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Jun 3, 2026

Harvesting Data for Agriculture

New technology for better drone-based data collection and analysis is helping turn North Carolina’s agricultural research stations into farms of the future, and an N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative team is… 
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Jun 3, 2026

Harvesting Data for Agriculture

New technology for better drone-based data collection and analysis is helping turn North Carolina’s agricultural research stations into farms of the future, and an N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative team is intent on delivering even more tech solutions that help farmers put data to work. 
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May 29, 2026

Taking on Tanzania: From Engineering Student to Science Teacher

After four years of studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State University, Victoria Wright had no idea she would soon be trading the classrooms of Weaver Labs for classrooms at… 
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May 13, 2026

2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Announced

Ten professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors, which recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. 
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May 6, 2026

Naturally Driven: A BAE Senior’s Journey from Innovation to Restoration 

From her earliest memories of exploring forests, Megan Aljian has sensed a mutual understanding between humans and the natural world.  As a student at NC State University, Aljian spends her time… 
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May 5, 2026

BAE Go-Getter Ready for the Next Chapter